Assistant Nurse Manager- Oncology- Broward (Full Time, Days)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description *This position is located in Broward Job Summary Assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Job Specific Duties - Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner. - Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes. - Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs. - Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained. - Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee. - Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data. - Fosters staff empowerment and open communication, leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team. - Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide. - Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician. - Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record. - Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available. - Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. - Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes. - Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools. - Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts. - Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. - Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition. - Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. - Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met. - Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting agencies. - Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures. - Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements - Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing - RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - American Heart Association PALS required within one year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - American Heart Association ACLS required within one year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - 2 years of related experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Experience as a Charge Nurse. - Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting preferred. - Career Development: National certification preferably within 5 years of hire. - Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills. - Trauma certification as specified by the department. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable. - Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word experience. Job: Nursing - Management Department: BHMC PEDS ONCOLOGY-2200-766001 Job Status: Full Time

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